Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,303
Graduate Enrollment: 319
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 74.4%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 18.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 43.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 40.0%
Black: 6.5%
Hispanic: 27.0%
Asian: 13.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 7.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.9%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 6.5%
Hispanic: 27.0%
Asian: 13.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 7.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.9%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,017
In-State tuition: $23,210Out-of-State tuition: $23,210
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,550 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,250 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,644 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,894 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 33.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $260 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,111 |
| $30k-48k | $19,996 |
| $48k-75k | $23,883 |
| $75k-110k | $28,766 |
| $110k+ | $28,341 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,993 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,279 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Literature. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 47 | $25,000 | $246 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Museology/Museum Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | $25,975 | $275 | $21,297 ($1,775) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | $625 | $42,200 ($3,517) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 26 | $24,575 | $236 | ||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 33 | $350 | $44,565 ($3,714) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Archeology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 123 | $25,000 | $207 | $56,655 ($4,721) | $60,359 ($5,030) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 101 | $28,191 | $286 | $59,955 ($4,996) | $66,429 ($5,536) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 58 | $580 | $94,626 ($7,886) | $110,118 ($9,177) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 27 | $29,812 ($2,484) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $24,250 | $257 | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,255Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $48,089,353 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $60,719,730 (2022)